Long Way Round for Letters Lad's Life for Whistle Drove Five Miles
William Price, driver for a Standard Oil wagon, drove five miles to Burlington with a broken arm and a bleeding head after his team ran away. While delivering at a farmhouse on Mount Helly Road a frightened team caused the injuries. He steered the wagon to Dr Gordons residence using his uninjured arm to guide the fractious horses.
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Lad
Whistle
William Price
Burlington
Price
Mount Helly Road
Dr. Gordons
Six Year Old Roy Schuyler Drowned Near Burlington
Six year old Roy Schuyler fell into Assiscanck Creek at the foot of Hast Union street while trying to recover a whistle. A boy refused to help, another attempted to fetch it, and Roy slipped into the water. His mother, widowed two months ago, lies prostrated under a physician’s care.
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Roy Schuyler
Assiscanck
Burlington
Youthful Millville robber gang broken up after arrests
One member sent to Bridgeton jail, two jailed in Woodbury for burglary at Glassboro, another at large. Charles Collins known as Red dy Jesse James or The Kid pleaded guilty before Mayor Payreto to breaking and entering and stealing from Thomas Githens clothing store, Millville Bottick Company grocery, and Harry Bomhoff barber shop. He was captured in a stolen suit with razors and implicated Hugene Hand and Charles Wiist, two boys awaiting trial in Gloucester County.
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Millie
Bridgeton
Woodbury
Glassboro
Charles Collins
Reddy
Jesse James
the Kid
Payreto
Thomas Githens
Millville Bottick Company
Harry Bomhoff
Collins
Hugene Hand
Charles Wiist
Gloucester County
Prisoner George Robinson Dies After Prison Pardon Arrives
George Robinson, 21, inmate at State Prison at Trenton, fought six hours for a pardon from Governor Murphy while tubercular. He clung to life with the promise of freedom, received the pardon moments before death at 4 o'clock, and died a free man. He had been serving a burglary term and was slated for release next December.
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George Robinson
Robinson
Paterson to Appeal Big Passaic Sewer Case
Paterson will appeal the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Passaic Valley Sewage Commission act authorizing a 9,000,000 bunk sewer to upper New York Bay. Supporters expect New York Stars to influence the outcome as the case may go to the New Court of Errors and Appeals or the U S Supreme Court. A New York Commission probe into the bay pollution from the proposed sewer awaits its final report.
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Paterson
Supreme Court
Passaic Valley
New York
Man’s conscience moves judge to probation in Tony Fisher case
In Trenton Meereer Court Judge Reelstate probationed Tony Fisher after a 3000 mile journey from California to surrender for a five year old crime. Fisher had been part of a burglary gang, sent to Jamesburg Reform School, escaped, joined the Army, and upon discharge traveled to seek amends.
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Tony” Fisher
Reelstate
Meereer Court
Trenton
Fisher
California
Jamesburg Reform School
Pisher
Bello wins Alphavrk stake at Saratoga in impressive fashion
Newton Bennington's Bello triumphs the Alphavrk stake feature at Saratoga on August 3. Hello, under O Neill, finishes two and a half lengths ahead of Champlain who led until the stretch. Gonsalvo Lilian Belle colt Champlain held third with Boba gil close. Dethi sets a track record in the final mile, near the world record, while Delhi eyes the Great Republic stake later in the meeting.
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Saratoga
N.Y
Newton Bennington
Bello
Hello
Champlain
Frank Parrel
O'Neill
Bobagil
Sperling
Mrs. Drake
Mr. Keene
Dethi
Dick Welles
Gray Friar
Delhi
Great Republic
Ingomar Protest Overruled in Commodore's Cup Race
On Aug 3 in Cowes Isle of Wight the protest by Ingomar owner Morton F. Plant against White Heather was decided in favor of White Heather. White Heather won on time allowance though Ingomar crossed the line first in the race for the Commodore's cup with American yacht Deat involved.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Ingomar
Morton F. Plant
New York
Deat
Fenn Defeats Kramer in Grand Circuit One-Third Mile
At St. Louis on August 3 the opening race of the National Cycling Association grand circuit meet featured a championship clash. W. S. Fenn of Waterbury Conn defeated Franks L. Kramer of Hast Grange N J to win the one third mile grand circuit title.
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ST. Lotis
National Cycling Association
Neadium Grounds
Franks L. Kramer
Hast Grange
N. J
W. S. Fenn
Waterbury
Conn
Huzzah Wins Handicap at Harlem Feature Event
Chicago August 3. The Harlem mile and an eighth handicap saw Huzzah win by three lengths. Birch Broom placed second, Bragg third, while Port Royal faltered at the far turn and could not recover. Weather clear, track fast.
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Chicago
Harlem
Huzzah
Birch Broom
Bragg
Port Royal
Mid Summer Harness Meet Opens at Granite State Park
Dover New Hampshire reports a large crowd at the Granite State park as the mid summer light harness meeting begins. Three favorites win in straight heats while Kitty Gillmer narrowly loses to Zambia in the 2:20 trot. Terrill S wins the 2:08 pacing event and Jim Kyle takes the 2:15 pacing race.
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Dover
N. W
Granite State Park
Kitty Gillmer
Zambia
Terrill S
Jim Kyle
Hilee wins at Fair Grounds in track record time
Hilee in peak form won the feature at the fair grounds card yesterday, covering six furlongs in 1 1 1/4 miles for the track this year. Follies Bergeres finished a head back. Woodlands, a two year old from Schreiber's stable, ran six furlongs in 1 4 flat to beat Braden by a nose at the wire.
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ST. Louis
Hilee
Woodlands
Schreiber
Braden
Mount Vernon Quatliary Identified
A man identified as Henry Wilkins of Buffalo, a United States Marine Corps member from a well known family, is linked to the shooting of Mount Vernon detective Michael J. Reilly after a pursuit with an armed posse and bloodhounds. The identification rests on a Wolton photograph found on the suspect during arrest.
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Mount Vernon
New Ygris
Wolton
Michael J. Reilly
Henry Wilkins
Buffalo
United States Marine Corps
Ministers Rescued After Capsized Boat Sails Through Squall
Two clergymen, Rev. I. W. Shaw of 5465 Madison Ave and Rev. Henry A. Dexter, were saved by firemen after clinging to the keel of a overturned sailboat for nearly two hours off the Sixty eighth Street pumping station in Chicago. The boat capsized in a sudden squall, throwing the ministers into the lake.
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Chicago
I. W. Shaw
Madison Avenue
Henry A. Dexter
Sixty Eighth Street
Boston man dies after police shooting in Norfolk
Norfolk police fatally shoot Lewis Aultman of Boston as he resisted arrest. Aultman, from Boffesteel, was wanted for alleged lawlessness during the Rosebud registration period. Police officer Filger fired during the attempted arrest.
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Aultman
Norfolk
Neb
Filger
Lewis Aultman
Boston
Boffesteel
Payne Declines to Name Post Office Vardaman Timberville Ruling
Postmaster General Payne explains he rejected naming a Mississippi post office after Governor Vardaman due to a vile editorial about the president's mother. The site was established as Timberville instead, with Roosevelt unaware of the incident.
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Washington
Payne
Mississippi
Department
Calhoun
Vardaman
Daily Clarion: Ledger
Jackson
Miss
Commonwealth
United States
Timberville
Roossevelt
Governor Vardaman Denies Campaign Liars Charge
Governor Vardaman rebutted Washington post office officials accusation saying he never wrote or spoke ill of any good woman and that he is not responsible for all the campaign liars in the state. The remark centers on the Roosevelt family and the broader political dispute reported from Jackson Mississippi.
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Vardaman
I. Jackson
Washington Post Office
Theodore Roosevelt
Getting Pointers For Roosevelt
Inspector Carroll of the U S department of commerce and labor, who secured evidence for a government injunction against large packing firms, is seen in Chicago stockyards investigating conditions by order of the commerce department and direct by President Roosevelt seeking exact information.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Carroll
United States Department of Commerce and Labor
Federal District Court
Department of Commerce and Labor
Peabody Seen as Likely Treasurer Candidate
In Esopus New York on August rumor says George Foster Peabody of Brooklyn may become treasurer of the national committee. Judge Parker declined to comment while reports suggest Peabody’s selection could be announced within twenty four hours pending later developments.
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GFP
Peabody
Esopus
N. Y
George Foster Peabody
Brooklyn
National Committee
Judge Parker
Chicago
George B. Cortelyou
Republican Nations al Committee
New York
Abe Mr. Cortelyou
Charlies BS
Brooker
Connecticut
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Willizsa J. Ward
Western
Burglar Called Gentle Man Burglar Seized At Church
Greenwich Connecticut August 3. Police hold George Travers the alleged gentle man burglar found asleep beside the church society strong box at the Second Congregation Church. The box contained several hundred dollars in silver money. Travers faces charges arising from the incident at the residence of Charles P Geddes and the firm Smith Gray Co in New York.
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Church
Greenwich
Conn
George Travers
Church Society
Charles P. Geddes
Smith, Gray & Co
New York
East St. Louis Meat Drivers Support Strike Action
East St. Louis meat drivers join the walkout in solidarity with the struck butchers and meat cutters. Packing-house managers warn of inconvenience but expect the overall strike to endure. Dutchers of East St Louis reportedly agree to obtain supplies from packing houses.
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East St. Louis
Sible
ST. Louis
Meat Drivers’ Union of
East St Louis
Panama Canal Commission Arrives Aboard Yucatan
The Panama Railroad steamship Yucatan reached COLON with Rear Admiral Walker and other canal commission members. After disembarking they boarded a train bound for Panama to continue official duties.
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Colon
Panama Railroad Company
Yucatan
Walker
Panama Canal Comission
Commission
Panama
Murdoch Nominated For Congress In West Virginia
The Democratic congressional convention in West Virginia's Fifth district met in Parkersburg and nominated Allen C. Murdoch of Parkersburg for Congress.
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Murdoch
Congress
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fifth District
Allen C. Murdoch
President declines G A E encampment invitation in Boston
Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild and General Blackmar led a Massachusetts committee inviting President Roosevelt to attend the G A R national encampment in Boston August 15 to 20 and review a parade on the 16th. The president thanked them but said he would likely be unable to attend, having declined similar invitations this year.
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Washington
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Blackmar
Department of Massachusetts
Boston
Roosevelt
Bosworth's Mysterious Death in Ward's Block
Charles Bosworth was found battered and unconscious in his Ward's block room and died at New Britain hospital without speaking. Police investigate a mystery surrounding the alleged gambler's death as his skull and body were badly beaten. He often carried large sums of money, sometimes up to $2,000, but nothing of value was found on him.
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New Britain
Conn
Charles Bosworth
Where Now Yacht Runs Aground Near Thousand Islands Park
The excursion yacht Where Now from Kingston carrying thirty passengers ran aground on a shoal above Thousand Islands Park. The vessel listed and capsize risk ended with all passengers thrown against the rail and into the water. A flotilla of about twenty rowboats reached the scene and rescued everyone aboard.
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Thousand Islands Park
Kingston
Manslaughter Charge in Westboro Street Collision
Worcester State Police conclude conductor EB Balcom must answer manslaughter for the head on crash on the Boston and Worcester Street Railway line that killed one person.
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Westboro
Worcester
Mass
Boston and Worcester Street Railway Company
EB. J. Balcom
Americans Sentenced to Twenty Years in Durango Jail
A group that robbed a Wells Fargo express car on a Mexican Central train near Betiu e jillo Durango two years ago has been sentenced to twenty years in the public jail at Durango. The case involved over $50,000 and resulted in their long imprisonment.
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City OF Mexico
Mexican Central Railroad
Betiue Jillo
Durango
New York Markets Report Distracted by Crop and Live Stock Quotes
Market notes list grain, oats, hay, wool, potatoes, beef, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and fresh fruits with varied bids. Corn steady, oats quiet, hay shipping, potatoes easing across regions. wool firm. beef and pork firm with ranges for family and mess. Fresh fruit prices cover apples, pears, plums, cherries. poultry and dressed meats show mixed demand and price levels.
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New York
Long Island
Jersey
Southern
Southern Sweets
Family
Mess
State
Penn
Ania
Ucurch
Burbank
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Live Stock Markets Report Cattle Hogs and Lambs
Cattle supply fair and slow market with prices for choice cattle at 5.80 to 6.00, prime 4.18 to 4.50, real calves 7.00 to 7.50. Hog receipts light with prices 5.60 to 5.65 for heavy demand, mediums 5.75 to 5.80, heavy workers and lights around 5.40 to 5.50, pigs about 4.40 to 4.90. Sheep and lambs supply fair with prime wethers 4.85 to 4.95, common sheep 1.50 to 2.00, spring lambs around 7.00.
Japanese Army Gains as Pursuit Near Liaoyang Ends
Turbulent reports describe daybreak Japanese attacks on Yushulintan and Yangtzuling near Liaoyang, with two divisions and artillery driving enemy forces from heights. Casualties, captured field guns, and shifting fronts are noted amid Russian and Japanese communications.
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Oncp
Yushulintan
Yangtzuling
Liaoyang
Tanghoyen
St. Pethe
Vladivostok
Thea
China Sea
Arabia
Portland
Alexeieff
Harbin
Kurop
Port Arthur
Shantaikow
Jessen
Russia
Gromoboi
Rurik
Admiral Jessen
Shhinan
Australia
Yokohama
America
Zeichel boy drowns in Danbury lake second Peck tragedy
Arthur Zeichel aged twelve fell from a boat and drowned in a Danbury lake while the Peck family of Brooklyn endures another sorrow. Earlier in July Dr Herman T. Peck buried his father mother and sister after their boat capsized off Key West Florida killing three Peck relatives.
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New York
Arthur Zeichel
Danbury
Conun
Peck
Brooklyn
Zeichel
Herman T. Peck
Key West
Fla
Robbery at Newport Villa During Dinner Gathering
A burglary at the Newport villa of Mr and Mrs Frederick C Van Horne occurred while they entertained at dinner. The home, known as Porter villa, previously served as the British embassy last summer, and jewels and a watch were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Villa
Newport, RL
Rederick C.van Horne
Boston Bank Clerk Accused of Theft fund
Curtis P. Guilford, a trusted clerk at the First National Bank of Boston, was arrested on theft charges for allegedly stealing $400 from the bank. Bank officers say he has been pilfering small sums since the start of the year, taking ten and fifteen dollars at a time.
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Boston Bank
Boston
Curtis. P. Guilford
First National Bank
Guilford
Strikers Halt 95 Percent on Cherokee Division
Ninety five per cent of the telegraphers on the Cherokee division of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway are out, according to strikers. Telegrams for El Dorado are being received here and telephoned to that point. All passenger trains are running.
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Nevada
Cherokee Division
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
el Dorado
Rescue at Highland Beach Boat Fire
Jeremiah Roy and William Logan clung to a burning gasoline launch in forty feet of water near Highland Beach in Connecticut. Unable to swim, they would have drowned without timely rescue by nearby cottagers.
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Winsthd
Conn
Jeremiah Roy
Williain Logan
Highland
Conference of Nihilists Holds Meeting Near Frontier
Geneva reports a July 25 to 29 gathering of Russian nihilists and terrorists at a Russian residence near the French border. About 60 attendees, many from abroad, were present according to observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Michigan Central Elevator Burned in Toledo Blaze
The Michigan Central elevator operated by Pad dock Hodge company was totally destroyed by fire last night in Toledo. Loss estimated at 200000 pounds with 150000 bushels of corn and 75000 bushels of oats inside. Fifteen freight cars also burned. Fire began on the fifth level about eighty five feet above the cars and cause is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central Elevator
Toledo
Paddock, Hodge Company
Lincoln Trolleymen Strike Looms Over Pay and Receipts
Lincoln Neb August 2 Street railway workers threaten to strike unless an order forcing motormen to monitor conductors receipts is rescinded They demand more than 19 cents an hour and reportedly are forming union action The Epworth Assembly begins here tomorrow and a strike would be serious at this time.
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Lincoln
Neb
Onion
Epworth Assembly
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